WALES forward Chris Wyatt is almost certainly out of Llanelli Scarlets' Heineken Cup clash with Borders.

WALES forward Chris Wyatt is almost certainly out of Llanelli Scarlets' Heineken Cup clash with Borders.

The lock damaged his right ankle as the West and North Wales region got its bid for European glory off to a satisfactory start with a 14-9 victory over former champions Northampton at Stradey Park.

Wyatt is unlikely to make the trip to Galashiels on Sunday to face opposition beaten 27-8 at Agen in France on their Heineken debut.

X-rays showed nothing was broken but Wyatt has suffered suspected ankle ligament damage and may be absent until the new year.

Adam Jones, captain when Wales reached the final of the Under-19 World Cup four years ago, is likely to replace him after impressing since joining from Cardiff last summer.

The Scarlets defeated Borders 36-20 at Wrexham in the Celtic League last month but both sides were without their World Cup players.

However, Jenkins knows they cannot afford to slip up against opponents who could be boosted by the return of British Lions star Gregor Townsend, lock Colin Stewart and Samoa World Cup full-back Tanner Vili from injury.

"They will want to build phases, throw the ball around and bring tempo and football to their performance," said Jenkins.

"With their international players back they will have a good balance to their side. They have got a good, typical Scottish brand of rugby that does question you defensively."

Jenkins says the Scarlets have to become more clinical when they reach the "killer zone" of the opposition 22.

But former Wales captain Scott Quinnell warned they must not be too critical, pointing out they had beaten one of England's top sides.

"It was not a great performance but we can work on it," said the big No 8.

"We came away with the win and that is what it is all about.

"Two years ago we lost our first match of the competition, at home to Gloucester, and we put ourselves on the back foot. It was vital we started with a win. Now we can build."